ARCHIVE - 20 September 2017

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Business

Iran Backing Promotion of Ties with Bulgaria
IKEA Plans to Invest over EUR 200 Million in Serbia
The Ruling Cabinet Wants to Facilitate the Import of Foreign Workers
Hourly Labour Cost in Bulgaria Rose by 11.0% Compared to the 2nd Quarter of 2016
Bulgaria’s Central Bank Published Handbook on Financial Products and Services
Borisov: Every Country in the Balkans Must be Connected with a Highway
China has Launched a Giant Tanker Ship

Politics

French Socialists Sell their Headquarters in Paris
Bulgarian President will Deliver a Speech at the General Assembly of the United Nations
Trump UN Speech: The "Rocket Man" is About to Commit Suicide
The Swiss Municipality of Lausanne Helps the Bulgarian City of Pernik
Boyko Borisov Welcomed Polish Prime Minister Beata Szydlo
BGN 2M Will be The Budget For Archaeological Works in Bulgaria in 2018
Austria: There are New Migration Routes Through Bulgaria and Romania
Bulgarian National Assembly Elected a Total of 11 Members of the Supreme Judicial Council
General Prosecutor of Russia: 'Russia is Not a Threat to Bulgaria'
Traffic on 'Vitinya' Tunnel on Hemus Highway is Now Restored
There is No Data For Injured Bulgarian Citizens as a Result of the Earthquake in Mexico

Society

Google Will Help Counter Extremism in the UK
Man Won the Biggest Jackpot in the History of Malaysia
Scottish Man Traveled Around the World with a Bicycle for Record 78 Days
Ecologists will Protest in front of Parliament
Authorities in Bali Have Raised Alert Levels for a Volcanic Eruption
Hurricane Maria Makes Landfall in Puerto Rico
Hurricane Maria Hit Puerto Rico
NIMH: Short Rains with Thunders in Some Areas, Hails are Possible

Crime

50 Mobsters Arrested in Southern Italy
Eight People were Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Mladost Quarter of Sofia

World

NATO to Strengthen Baltic Region Defense with Air, Naval Forces
Dozens of States Sign Nuclear Weapons Ban Treaty at UN
Trump Threatens To ‘Totally Destroy’ North Korea
Authorities Evacuated Liverpool Street Underground Station in London
Leonardo DiCaprio Announces USD 20 Million Grant to Battle Climate Change
US-backed Forces Liberated 90% of Raqqa from Jihadists
Belgium will Return Sudanese who Illegally Entered the Country to their Homeland
Manchester Police Still Rely on Windows XP
Norway's Sovereign State Fund Reached USD 1 Trillion
Trump Administration Red Tape Tangles Up Visas for Skilled Foreigners
Iraqi Forces 'Attack Last IS Bastion on Syria Border'
Huge Earthquake Topples Buildings, Killing Nearly 250
EU Strengthens its Syria Crisis Response Through Additional Funding to UNICEF
New Мeasures to Scale up EU Cybersecurity
France Clears Hundreds of Migrants From Wood Near Calais
Catalonia Referendum: Spanish Raid on Unipost Deals Blow to Vote
British Police Arrest Third Man in London Tube Attack Investigation
Turkey Mulling Sanctions Over Iraqi Kurdish Referendum
More than 20,000 People were Evacuated Because of Bomb Threats in Moscow

Business

Iran Backing Promotion of Ties with Bulgaria

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said in a meeting with his Bulgarian counterpart Rumen Radev on Tuesday that economic and private sectors in the two countries should be encouraged and supported to strengthen their ties and enhance cooperation, IRNA report

Business | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 13:34

IKEA Plans to Invest over EUR 200 Million in Serbia

The Swedish furniture giant, IKEA, plans to invest in neighboring Serbia over EUR 200 million over the next five years, according to a news release by Western Labor Minister Zoran Djordjevic.

Business | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 12:35

The Ruling Cabinet Wants to Facilitate the Import of Foreign Workers

In an attempt to overcome the demographic crisis and the lack of staff in our country, the Cabinet will offer serious relief for companies wishing to hire foreigners from outside the EU.

Business | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 11:09

Hourly Labour Cost in Bulgaria Rose by 11.0% Compared to the 2nd Quarter of 2016

Preliminary data of the National Statistical Institute (NSI) for the second quarter of 2017 indicate that the total.

Business » Finance | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 13:47

Bulgaria’s Central Bank Published Handbook on Financial Products and Services

The Bulgarian National Bank has published an updated "Information on Financial Products and Services" handbook on its website.

Business » Finance | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 09:39

Borisov: Every Country in the Balkans Must be Connected with a Highway

Every country in the Balkans should be connected by rail and highway to each other, as we are connected with Skopje, Belgrade, Tirana.

Business » Industry | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 15:11

China has Launched a Giant Tanker Ship

China's world's largest new-generation ore tanker in the world was dropped out of the shipyard in Qingdao (east Shandong province).

Business » Industry | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 14:24

Politics

French Socialists Sell their Headquarters in Paris

The French Socialist Party sells its headquarters in Paris at auction, Parisian daily reported.

Politics | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 12:15

Bulgarian President will Deliver a Speech at the General Assembly of the United Nations

President Rumen Radev will speak at the 72nd session of the UN General Assembly.

Politics | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 12:07

Trump UN Speech: The "Rocket Man" is About to Commit Suicide

US President Donald Trump has said during his first speech to the UN General Assembly that Washington may have to "totally destroy" North Korea if it does not become more compliant and abandon its nuclear program, AFP reported.

Politics | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 11:20

The Swiss Municipality of Lausanne Helps the Bulgarian City of Pernik

According to a project implemented in partnership with the Swiss municipality of Lausanne, administrations in Pernik, community centers, kindergartens will receive computer systems, servers and peripherals, the press office of the district administration

Politics » Diplomacy | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 13:12

Boyko Borisov Welcomed Polish Prime Minister Beata Szydlo

Prime Minister Boyko Borisov welcomed his Polish counterpart Beata Szydlo to the Council of Ministers building, FOCUS News Agency reported.

Politics » Diplomacy | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 12:01

BGN 2M Will be The Budget For Archaeological Works in Bulgaria in 2018

''The budget for archaeological works will remain at least BGN 2 million next year.

Politics » Domestic | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 16:13

Austria: There are New Migration Routes Through Bulgaria and Romania

''In the Balkans, through Bulgaria and Romania there are new migration routes'', Austrian Defense Minister Hans-Peter Dosoczil said in an interview with the German newspaper Welt.

Politics » Domestic | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 14:57

Bulgarian National Assembly Elected a Total of 11 Members of the Supreme Judicial Council

The National Assembly elected a total of 11 members of the High Court Counsel from the quota of the Parliament by the Judicial and Prosecutor's College, reported BGNES.

Politics » Domestic | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 13:40

General Prosecutor of Russia: 'Russia is Not a Threat to Bulgaria'

''Russia is not a threat to Bulgaria.

Politics » Domestic | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 09:49

Traffic on 'Vitinya' Tunnel on Hemus Highway is Now Restored

Traffic on the renovated Vitinya tunnel on the Hemus highway in the direction of Varna has been restored today, reported bTV.

Politics » Domestic | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 09:46

There is No Data For Injured Bulgarian Citizens as a Result of the Earthquake in Mexico

According to information from the Embassy in Mexico at 8:30 am, there is no data of injured Bulgarian citizens in the 7.

Politics » Domestic | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 09:43

Society

Google Will Help Counter Extremism in the UK

Google has announced it will give a total of £1m ($1.

Society | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 17:16

Man Won the Biggest Jackpot in the History of Malaysia

A Malaysian businessman from Pinang won the record-breaking jackpot in the history of the national lottery - 69.

Society | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 11:52

Scottish Man Traveled Around the World with a Bicycle for Record 78 Days

Mark Ian McLeod Beaumont has regained the world record for a bicycle tour after his adventure called "A Journey around the World in 80 Days" was completed on Monday, inspired by Jules Verne's eponymous novel.

Society | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 10:58

Ecologists will Protest in front of Parliament

The coalition of non-governmental organizations "Let's protect nature in Bulgaria" organized a protest at 18.

Society | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 10:47

Authorities in Bali Have Raised Alert Levels for a Volcanic Eruption

Authorities have raised alert levels for a volcano on the Indonesian resort island of Bali after hundreds of small tremors stoked fears it could erupt for the first time in more than 50 years.

Society » Environment | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 15:35

Hurricane Maria Makes Landfall in Puerto Rico

Hurricane Maria, the devastating storm pushing north-west through the Caribbean, has landed in Puerto Rico, reported BBC.

Society » Environment | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 15:25

Hurricane Maria Hit Puerto Rico

Hurricane Maria hits Puerto Rico, BTA reported.

Society » Environment | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 14:36

NIMH: Short Rains with Thunders in Some Areas, Hails are Possible

Clouds will develop from West to East today, with short rains and thunders in some places, mainly in the northwestern half of the country.

Society » Environment | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 13:31

Crime

50 Mobsters Arrested in Southern Italy

Italian police arrest 50 people for mafia links in the southern province of Apulia.

Crime | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 11:48

Eight People were Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Mladost Quarter of Sofia

Eight people are arrested in the Mladost quarter for drug trafficking, Interior Ministry announced.

Crime | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 10:29

World

NATO to Strengthen Baltic Region Defense with Air, Naval Forces

NATO is planning on strengthening the NATO battle groups stationed in the Baltic countries and Poland with air force and naval elements, NATO Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe (DSACEUR) Gen.

World | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 17:31

Dozens of States Sign Nuclear Weapons Ban Treaty at UN

Dozens of countries signed a treaty to ban nuclear weapons on Wednesday amid tensions over North Korea’s nuclear and missile tests, although the United States, Britain, France and others boycotted the event at the annual United Nations gathering of world

World | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 16:48

Trump Threatens To ‘Totally Destroy’ North Korea

President Donald Trump forcefully defended the United States and condemned North Korea and Iran in his first speech before the United Nations General Assembly, hailing “strong, sovereign nations” and urging fellow world leaders to “put your countries firs

World | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 15:13

Authorities Evacuated Liverpool Street Underground Station in London

London police evacuated part of the capital under "security measures," reported Independent.

World | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 13:43

Leonardo DiCaprio Announces USD 20 Million Grant to Battle Climate Change

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio donated USD 20 million in grants through his environmental foundation, NOVA informs.

World | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 13:07

US-backed Forces Liberated 90% of Raqqa from Jihadists

The US-backed coalition liberated more than 90 percent of the Syrian city of Raqqa, which was under the control of the Islamic State, the agencies said.

World | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 12:44

Belgium will Return Sudanese who Illegally Entered the Country to their Homeland

Belgium and Sudan have entered into an agreement on the return of Sudanese who have illegally entered Belgian land, local media reported.

World | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 12:29

Manchester Police Still Rely on Windows XP

The emblematic version of Windows XP has long gone into the afterlife, but not for the second largest police station in the UK, the Manchester police, the BBC reported.

World | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 11:45

Norway's Sovereign State Fund Reached USD 1 Trillion

Norwegian sovereign state wealth fund, which is the world's largest, has reached the sum of USD 1 trillion.

World | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 11:38

Trump Administration Red Tape Tangles Up Visas for Skilled Foreigners

The Trump administration is making it more difficult for skilled foreigners to work in the United States, challenging visa applications more often than at nearly any point in the Obama era, according to data reviewed by Reuters.

World | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 09:59

Iraqi Forces 'Attack Last IS Bastion on Syria Border'

Iraqi forces are reported to have launched an operation to recapture the last stronghold of so-called Islamic State in the country's western desert, reported BBC.

World | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 09:55

Huge Earthquake Topples Buildings, Killing Nearly 250

A strong earthquake has struck central Mexico, killing at least 248 people and toppling dozens of buildings in the capital, Mexico City, reported BBC.

World | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 09:31

EU Strengthens its Syria Crisis Response Through Additional Funding to UNICEF

With an additional €90 millionsupport from the EU Regional Trust Fund in response to the Syrian Crisis, the EU is enabling UNICEF to provide critical services and support to Syrian refugee and host community children and young people in Jordan, Lebanon an

World » EU | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 14:19

New Мeasures to Scale up EU Cybersecurity

A new set of wide-ranging measures to build strong cybersecurity in the European Union is on the table.

World » EU | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 14:18

France Clears Hundreds of Migrants From Wood Near Calais

 French authorities evacuated hundreds of migrants from a wood on the northern coast near Calais on Tuesday over fears it could become a magnet for others hoping to head to Britain, The Local reported.

World » EU | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 10:02

Catalonia Referendum: Spanish Raid on Unipost Deals Blow to Vote

Spanish police have discovered a mass of documents directly related to a banned Catalan independence referendum scheduled for 1 October, reported BBC.

World » EU | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 09:58

British Police Arrest Third Man in London Tube Attack Investigation

British police said on Tuesday they made a third arrest linked to Friday’s tube attack in Parsons Green, London, that injured 30 people, Reuters reported.

World » EU | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 09:29

Turkey Mulling Sanctions Over Iraqi Kurdish Referendum

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan late on Sept.

World » Southeast Europe | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 13:33

More than 20,000 People were Evacuated Because of Bomb Threats in Moscow

Anonymous bomb signals in nearly 30 buildings were received in Moscow and three Russian regions - Moscow and Rostov and Yamal.

World » Russia | September 20, 2017, Wednesday // 10:41
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